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An x-ray showing a Walletmor RFID chip injected into a person’s hand after a local anesthetic. The company’s literature on its website says: “Forget about the cash, card, and SmartPay solutions. Since now you can pay directly with your hand. Get your Walletmor payment implant now and make a step into the future.” Image courtesy of Walletmor.
By Ahmed Banafa, September 8, 2022
An x-ray showing a Walletmor RFID chip injected into a person’s hand after a local anesthetic. The company’s literature on its website says: “Forget about the cash, card, and SmartPay solutions. Since now you can pay directly with your hand. Get your Walletmor payment implant now and make a step into the future.” Image courtesy of Walletmor.

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Keywords: RFID chips, Walletmor, bio-hackers, microchips, radio-frequency identification, surveillance
Topics: Analysis, Disruptive Technologies

Ahmed Banafa has extensive experience in research, operations and management, with a focus on the Internet of Things, blockchain, cybersecurity and… Read More